Stress vs. Anxiety: 5 Ways They Differ
In casual conversation, people may use the words “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably…
Discovering the Neuroscience Behind Anxiety
How does a potentially life-saving emotion transform into the world’s more common mental health issue? At the root is neuroscience…
What is Bipolar Disorder?
The word “bipolar” is often casually tossed around as an all-purpose adjective. As a result, false perceptions can propagate. People who genuinely struggle with Bipolar Disorder may end up acting upon information that will not help them…
Explaining Depression & Anxiety to Your Partner
You want and expect your partner to be, well… your partner. They should be there for you with love, support, and understanding. But with depression or anxiety, the “understanding” part can be the trickiest…
Seasonal Depression: How to Recognize It and How to Combat It
Do certain times of year—particularly the winter—get you down? On the surface, this is neither unusual nor alarming. However, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a thing, and it is a diagnosable form of depression…
5 Ways Anxiety Affects the Brain
In our everyday language, we express an understanding that emotions impact our brains. We may feel “out of our mind,” or perhaps we’ve “lost our mind.” Indeed, emotion affects our brains. But how many of us have an idea of how an emotion like, say, anxiety impacts our neurology? Such knowledge is important.
6 Signs and Symptoms of Complex Trauma
The differences between trauma and complex trauma can be subtle at times. But this does not take away from the importance of differentiating between the two. With this in mind, let’s learn a lot more about complex trauma…
3 Ways Anxiety and Depression Are Related… and 3 Ways They’re Not
Depression and anxiety are the two most common mental health concerns. On the surface, they may appear quite different. In layman’s terms, anxiety is about nervousness, while depression is all about despair. There is some truth in those perceptions…
5 Symptoms of Anxiety and How to Treat It
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue on the planet. What does anxiety look and feel like? How do we treat it? What kind of self-help steps should be taken? In the name of self-education, let’s take a closer look…
What is Depression? Signs, Causes, and Treatments
Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) is a diagnosis. It’s a relatively common mental health condition that requires professional intervention. Without such support, it can escalate into a hazardous situation. This makes it crucial that we can identify the signs and get the help we need…